How long is the Emergency Medical Technician at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology?
300 hours of didactic (theory); Hospital Practicum (40 hours); Ambulance Practicum (8 - 16 weeks depending on the call volume of the ambulance service you have been assigned to). Successful candidates are eligible for the Provincial Registration Exam with the Alberta College of Paramedics.

What you need to get in to the Emergency Medical Technician at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology?
18 years or older, successfully completed an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course, have a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level "C" card within the last 12 months. Selection: Step 1: Written Exam Step 2: Practical Evaluation and Interview. 1. Must be registered through ACP (Alberta College of Paramedics) prior to your hospital and ambulance practicum. 2. Must produce a medical statement from a physician indicating that you have no conditions that would interfere with the performance of an EMT. 3. Will be required to show proof of up-to-date immunization. 4. Valid Alberta Class 1, 2 or 4 drivers licence or equivalent prior to practicum placement. 5. Required to obtain a policy security clearance before the ambulance and hospital practicum.

For more information on the Emergency Medical Technician at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
(780) 471-6248

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Emergency Medical Technician?
In Class Study